Glossary · A–Z
Terms starting with “H”
26 terms in the conscious-living glossary.
- HalasanaYoga Poses (Asanas)Plow pose—inversion with feet touching floor behind head.
- Halasana (Plow Pose)Yoga Poses (Asanas)An inversion with feet reaching behind the head—stretching the spine and shoulders.
- Half MarathonRace Types & Distances13.1-mile race and one of the fastest-growing distances in road running.
- HandfastingRitual & CeremonyAncient Celtic marriage ceremony binding hands together.
- HanumanasanaYoga Poses (Asanas)Splits pose—full front splits named after Hanuman's leap.
- Hare Krishna MantraChanting & DevotionalThe Maha Mantra—a devotional chant calling on the names of God in the Vaishnava tradition.
- Harmonic OvertonesSound HealingMultiple frequencies produced simultaneously in sound healing.
- HarmoniumChanting & DevotionalA hand-pumped keyboard instrument commonly used to accompany kirtan and devotional singing.
- HathaYoga StylesThe foundation of all physical yoga practices, focusing on postures (asanas) and breath control.
- Hatha Yoga PradipikaYoga PhilosophyClassical text on Hatha yoga techniques.
- HavanRitual & CeremonyA sacred fire ritual where offerings are made while chanting mantras.
- Healing TouchEnergy Work & HealingA biofield therapy using gentle touch to influence the human energy system.
- Healing TouchEnergy Work & HealingBiofield therapy balancing the body's energy system.
- Heart Rate ZonesPerformance MetricsFive training zones based on percentage of max heart rate, each targeting different physiological adaptations.
- HematiteCrystals & MineralsMetallic stone for grounding and protection.
- Himalayan Singing BowlsSound HealingTraditional metal bowls from Tibet and Nepal producing rich, harmonic tones.
- HitbonenutMeditationJewish contemplative meditation on divine attributes.
- Holistic HealingEnergy Work & HealingTreating the whole person—body, mind, spirit, emotions.
- Holotropic BreathworkBreathworkAn intense breathing technique using accelerated breathing and music to induce altered states of consciousness.
- Holotropic BreathworkBreathworkDeep rapid breathing for non-ordinary states of consciousness.
- Holotropic BreathworkBreathworkAccelerated breathing inducing non-ordinary states.
- HomaRitual & CeremonyVedic fire ritual offering ghee and herbs to sacred fire.
- Hon Sha Ze Sho NenEnergy Work & HealingThe Reiki distance symbol—used to send healing across time and space.
- HowliteCrystals & MineralsA calming white stone for patience, awareness, and peaceful sleep.
- Huachuma (San Pedro)Shamanism & Plant MedicineSacred cactus medicine used in Andean healing traditions for millennia.
- Hydration VestGear & EquipmentLightweight backpack with built-in water bladder or soft flask pockets, essential for trail running and ultramarathons.